ZIP code 35906
Where is ZIP code 35906?
Rainbow City, Alabama
Etowah County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35906 belongs to Rainbow City, Alabama in Etowah County. 35906 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 205, 256, 659 and 938. About 10,446 people live in the 35906 area, where the median household income is $56,420. The closest ZIP codes are 35907 (Gadsden, 4.4 mi southeast), 35904 (Gadsden, 6.6 mi north) and 35954 (Attalla, 6.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 35906 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rainbow City |
| Also accepted | Gadsden |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Etowah County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 205, 256, 659, 938 |
| Coordinates | 33.9318, -86.0898 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 359 |
Population and income in 35906
| Population | 10,446 · higher than 74% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 299 · higher than 75% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.9 years · higher than 53% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $56,420 · higher than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,433 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $220,900 · higher than 78% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,048 a month |
| Housing units | 4,769 |
| Households | 4,207 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 34.98 sq mi (plus 2.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35906. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35906
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35907 | Gadsden, AL | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 35904 | Gadsden, AL | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 35954 | Attalla, AL | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 35902 | Gadsden, AL | 7.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 35905 | Gadsden, AL | 7.6 mi E | Standard |
| 35987 | Steele, AL | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 35972 | Gallant, AL | 9.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 35903 | Gadsden, AL | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 36271 | Ohatchee, AL | 11.2 mi S | Standard |
| 35953 | Ashville, AL | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 35952 | Altoona, AL | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 35901 | Gadsden, AL | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35906 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35906
123 MAIN ST
RAINBOW CITY AL 35906
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GADSDEN as the city name for 35906. Avoid Rbc: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35906-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35906?
- 35906 is a Rainbow City, Alabama ZIP code. Gadsden is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 35906 in?
- ZIP code 35906 is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35906 in?
- 35906 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35906?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35906 use area codes 205, 256, 659 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35906?
- About 10,446 people live in ZIP code 35906, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35906?
- The median household income in 35906 is $56,420 a year, higher than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35906?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35906 are 35907 (Gadsden, 4.4 miles), 35904 (Gadsden, 6.6 miles), 35954 (Attalla, 6.8 miles) and 35902 (Gadsden, 7.4 miles).